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- Title
Constructing a Maverick Physician in Print: Leonardo Fioravanti, the Medical Examination of Odors, and the Reconstructed Nose.
- Authors
Biow, Douglas
- Abstract
The article discusses scientific research on urine and nose surgery as conducted by Renaissance Italian physician, surgeon, and author Leonardo Fioravanti. Emphasis is given to Fioravanti's maverick professional status and acquisition of medical knowledge. Other topics include his autobiographical writings, relations with the medical community, and rhinoplasty.
- Subjects
ITALY; FIORAVANTI, Leonardo; BIOGRAPHIES of physicians; URINE; NASAL surgery; HISTORY of medical education; SURGEONS; MEDICAL biography
- Publication
MLN, 2014, Vol 129, pS60
- ISSN
0026-7910
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/mln.2014.0050